In this remarkable resource, Maria Walther shares two page read aloud experiences for 101 picture books that tune you into what to notice, say, and wonder in order to bolster students’ literacy exponentially.Â
A first grade teacher for decades, Maria is a master of "strategic savoring."  Her lesson design efficiently sparks instructional conversations around each book’s cover illustration, enriching vocabulary words, literary language, and the ideas and themes vital to young learners.
Teachers, schools, and districts looking to energize your core reading and writing program, search no further: The Ramped Up Read Aloud delivers a formula for literacy development and a springboard to joy in equal parts.
